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Lyrics & meaning

Indha Paadalai Paadi

From Chithira Sevvanam · 1979

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
S. Janaki
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Chithira Sevvanam1979

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Intha paadalai paadi paarTry singing this song
Adhil veru paavam varumA different emotion will arise in it
Intha maalaiyai soodipparWear this garland and see
Adhil veru vaasam varumA different fragrance will emanate from it
Female
Intha paadalai paadi paarTry singing this song
Adhil veru paavam varumA different emotion will arise in it
Intha maalaiyai soodipparWear this garland and see
Adhil veru vaasam varumA different fragrance will emanate from it
Female
Intha vaanilae paranthu paarFly in this sky and see
Adhil veru megam varumA different cloud will appear there
intha maalaiyai soodipparWear this garland and see
Adhil veru vaasam varumA different fragrance will emanate from it
Female
Intha paadalai paadi paarTry singing this song
Adhil veru paavam varumA different emotion will arise in it
Intha maalaiyai soodipparWear this garland and see
Adhil veru vaasam varumA different fragrance will emanate from it
Female
Oruvanai enni enniThinking endlessly of one man
Urugidum pennin kanneerThe tears of a melting woman
Oruvanai enni enniThinking endlessly of one man
Urugidum pennin kanneerThe tears of a melting woman
Paruvaththai kaakkaathu paruva pennaeOh young woman, youth does not wait forever
Thalaivanai konjam paarththuLook at your leader a little bit
Thazhuvidum kadhal yaettruAccept the embrace of love
Thalaivanai konjam paarththuLook at your leader a little bit
Thazhuvidum kadhal yaettruAccept the embrace of love
Female
Uravinil inbam unduThere is joy in relationships
Sonnaen en kannaeI told you, my dear
Unakku theriyaaththoDo you not know this?
Ulagaththil illaathathoIs it something non-existent in this world?
Female
Kadhal nilaiyaanathoIs love eternal?
Kalaigalil ivan mannanHe is a king of fine arts
Rasanaiyil ivan mannanHe is a king of taste and appreciation
Female
Intha paadalai paadi paarTry singing this song
Adhil veru paavam varumA different emotion will arise in it
Intha maalaiyai soodipparWear this garland and see
Adhil veru vaasam varumA different fragrance will emanate from it
Female
Kadhalil ivan thaanae kannan andruWas he not Krishna himself in matters of love back then?
Thalaiyanai manjam pottuSetting up the couch with pillows
Kalainganai nenjil poottiLocking the artist in your heart
Shaanthiyil manakkolam kaanbaai indruToday you will see the blissful decor of marital union
Kaalam sirithallavaa kadhal perithallavaaIsn't time brief, and love immense?
Mogam sugamallavaa mudivu ulagamallavaaIsn't passion sweet, and its outcome a whole world?
Female
Intha paadalai paadi paarTry singing this song
Adhil veru paavam varumA different emotion will arise in it
Intha maalaiyai soodipparWear this garland and see
Adhil veru vaasam varumA different fragrance will emanate from it
Female
Intha vaanilae paranthu paarFly in this sky and see
Adhil veru megam varumA different cloud will appear there
intha maalaiyai soodipparWear this garland and see
Adhil veru vaasam varumA different fragrance will emanate from it

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

In 'Intha Paadalai Paadi Paar', the narrator urges a young woman to embrace love, romance, and the beauty of youth before time slips away. Through poetic metaphors involving music, garlands, and sky, the song illustrates how love alters one's perception and brings fresh perspective and joy into life. The hero is praised as a master of arts and love, likened to Lord Krishna, encouraging the heroine to welcome him into her heart and enjoy marital bliss.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monaai (Alliteration)

Intha paadalai paadi paar

Repetition of the initial consonant sound 'p' in 'paadalai', 'paadi', 'paar'.

Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyming)

Kalaigalil ivan mannan / Rasanaiyil ivan mannan

Matching of the second consonant 'l' in 'Kalaigalil' and 'Rasanaiyil' across consecutive lines.

Anaphora (Repetition)

Intha maalaiyai soodippar

Repetition of the phrase 'Intha maalaiyai soodippar' across stanzas for poetic emphasis and rhythm.

Metaphor

Adhil veru vaasam varum

Comparing love and life experiences to music ('paadalai') and fragrance ('vaasam').

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Trivia

Composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics by Kannadasan, 'Chithira Sevvanam' (1979) features soulful vocals by S. Janaki, highlighting her versatility in expressiveness and subtle emotional nuances.

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